systems
What are the 4 main reasons that there is poor access to AT?
lack of awareness, lack of availability, high cost, apathy from policy makers
Evaluation consists of a combination of what 3 things?
standardized assessments, nonstandardized assessment, observation
What is hard technology?
tangible devices or components of devices (made of hardware and can be assembled or acquired)
Jonathan is a 8 yo who needs an AAC device. What would be a good way for his OT to help select and trail a device with him?
Use of a AT menu-determine a list o potential devices and services to meet outcomes
An AT system consists of a 3-step process?
1. evaluation 2. training 3. maintenance
What is the HAAT framework?
Human factors (body structures and funcitons, abilities and motivation, user expertise, roles habits and patterns)
Activities (why?what?how?where?)
Context (physical, social, cultural, institutional)
What is soft technology?
software related to human processing in decision-making, training, concept formation, and strategies
Shelace is a 10 year old that you have been helping fit for AT...You are ready to evaluate, what kind of measurement would you use formally and informally?
information: used or not, lead to efficient completion of specific tasks/activities, maintaining gainful employment or school, decreased family or caregiver support, increased independence, quality of life enhanced
formal: quest (quebec user evaluation of satisfaction with AT), PIADS (psychosocial impact of assistive devices scale), FIAT (family impact of assistive technology)
Cherry's got a refferal that she could use some AT to help promote function...who might that referral have come from?
family, healthcare professional, educational professional
What is the SETT framework?
Student
Environment
Tasks
Tools
What is an AT device according to the US tech act?
any piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
1. state grant programs
2. national activities
3. alternative financing mechanisms
What is the MPT model?
Matching Persons & Technology model
(all dependent on environmental factors, personal factors, characteristics of technology)
Josh has been using a wii to work on ROM and balance...This is an example of what kind of approach for AT in therapy?
remediation
Carrie has been using alexa to help call her family when she needs them. This is an example of what kind of intervention approach in AT?
compensation
What is a good tool to use to assess the priority of the client?
COPM
Ashly uses an AAC...This is an example of what kind of approach with AT?
compensation